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B257 XUM

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,330 mi
Last recorded125,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB257 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 125,330 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 125,330 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 120,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipe split but not leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 120,619 miles

fuel pipe split but not leaking

Pass 5 May 2009 116,626 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 116,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Apr 2008 111,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 111,915 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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B257 XUM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B257 XUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B257 XUM registered?

B257 XUM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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